Toshiba U100 User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Inserting and removing PC Cards
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
To insert a PC Card:
1
Turn off the computer.
You may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by 
clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the 
System tray. After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to 
remove.
2
Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer.
3
Insert the PC Card.
Sample inserting a PC Card
4
When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push 
firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the 
computer. Do not force the card into position.
Removing a PC Card
Do not remove media while data is being written or read. Even 
when the Windows message “copying...” disappears, writing 
to the media might still be in progress and your data could be 
destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out.
1
Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware 
icon on the System tray. After the PC Card is stopped, it is 
safe to remove.
2
Locate the PC Card ejection switch.